Comparison

phyphox vs Melody Mind

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

phyphox

Unlock your phone's sensors for scientific exploration. Conduct pre-built experiments or create your own using accelerometers, magnetometers, and more. Analyze and export data in various formats for further study.

Highlights
  • Pre-defined experiments
  • Data export (CSV, TSV, Excel)
  • Web-based remote control
  • Custom experiment editor
  • Access to phone sensors
  • Advanced analysis functions
Features
Currently charting
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Did you know that you are carrying a 3D magnetometer? That you can use your phone as a pendulum to measure earth's local gravitational acceleration? That you can turn your phone into a sonar? phyphox gives you access to the sensors of your phone either directly or through ready-to-play experiments which analyze your data and let you export raw data along with the results for further analysis. You can even define your own experiments on phyphox.org and share them with colleagues, students and friends. Selected Features: • A selection of pre-defined experiments. Just press play to start. • Export your data to a range of widely used formats • Remote-control your experiment through a web interface from any PC on the same network as your phone. No need to install anything on those PCs - all you need is a modern web browser. • Define your own experiments by selecting sensor inputs, defining analysis steps and creating views as an interface using our web-editor (http://phyphox.org/editor). The analysis consists of just adding two values or using advanced methods like Fourier transforms and crosscorrelation. We offer a whole toolbox of analysis functions. Sensors supported: • Accelerometer • Magnetometer • Gyroscope • Pressure • Microphone • Proximity • GPS • Camera • LiDAR/ToF *some sensors are not present on every phone. Export formats • CSV (Comma separated values) • TSV (Tab-separated values) • Excel (if you need other formats, please let us know) This app has been developed at the 2nd Institute of Physics A at the RWTH Aachen University.

About

Melody Mind

Features
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Train your brain with Melody Mind – a beautiful memory enhancement app featuring five unique skill trees that challenge different aspects of your cognitive abilities. Piano Memory Test your musical memory by repeating increasingly complex piano sequences. Start with simple melodies and work your way up to challenging compositions. Math Mastery Sharpen your mental arithmetic with timed math challenges. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division at progressively harder levels. Chemistry Recall Learn the periodic table through interactive memory games. Match elements, remember atomic numbers, and master chemical symbols. Poetry & Quotes Memorize famous poems and literary quotes. Complete missing words and phrases to test your recall of classic literature. Language Learning Expand your vocabulary in French, Irish, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. Learn everyday conversation words and numbers through engaging quizzes. Features: • 5 distinct skill trees with 30+ levels each • Beautiful constellation-themed progress visualization • Spaced repetition system for optimal learning • Track your streak and mastery levels • Relaxing ambient soundtrack • No ads, no in-app purchases • Works completely offline Perfect for students, lifelong learners, and anyone looking to keep their mind sharp!

Screenshots

phyphox4 screens
Melody Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: phyphox at Free against Melody Mind's $0.99. phyphox also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Melody Mind's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

phyphox is free to download; Melody Mind costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

phyphox ships an update every 3 months, Melody Mind every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
phyphox versus Melody Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterphyphoxMelody Mind
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (276 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings276 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRWTH Aachen UniversityEOIN J TOLSTER

Bugs and requests

phyphox

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes on older devices
  • Barometer not working on iOS 17.4
  • Network error: Generic error
  • Sound measurement curve disappears
  • App crashes frequently
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  • Cannot be opened on iPhone 6
  • Light sensor not implemented
  • Recording stops when phone is locked or app is minimized
  • Green lines on screen and faded to black after using barometer sensor
  • WLAN not working after using the app
  • Pressure no longer displayed on iOS 17.5
  • Barometer not working on iOS 17.4
  • Latest version cannot be opened on iPhone 6
  • Sound chronometer reset button not working
  • iPad destroyed after update
  • App displays Russian language by default
  • Experiments not working on iPhone 7
  • Magnetometer not working after update on iPhone 5s
  • GPS shows 0 satellites with 6m accuracy
  • App claims iPhone 11 is comparable to a low-cost tablet
  • App crashes every time

Requested features

33 requests
  • Add infrasound detector
  • More units of measurement (G-force, PSI, feet)
  • NFC/RFID support
  • In-app bug report feature
  • Allow other sensors via USB-C
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  • Ability to plug in external sensors
  • Slo-mo recording with timestamps
  • Add attitude sensor (roll, pitch, yaw)
  • Integration with Apple Shortcuts
  • Ability to record audio/dB simultaneously with other sensors
  • Adjustable sampling frequency for all sensors
  • Dark mode option
  • Experiment editor integrated into the app
  • More documentation for the editor
  • Ability to form averages
  • Support for older iPhones (iPhone 6)
  • Add GPS satellite count display
  • Add speedometer functionality
  • Add Lux measurement using light sensor/camera
  • Ability to play recorded audio
  • Limit input for sound analyzers (dB/Hz range)
  • Wi-Fi and RF module access for EMF analysis
  • iWatch integration
  • Improve audio generator capability
  • Allow background/screen locked recording
  • Add light sensor functionality
  • Change units of measurement
  • Add more precise measurements for static cases
  • Add FFT and spectral generation for accelerometer
  • Support for older devices
  • Improve UI/UX for new users
  • Add support for more languages
  • Add a donate option

Melody Mind

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

phyphox

No in-app purchases

None

Melody Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is phyphox free?
phyphox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Melody Mind free?
Melody Mind costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do phyphox or Melody Mind have ads?
Neither phyphox nor Melody Mind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, phyphox or Melody Mind?
phyphox ships an update every 3 months, and Melody Mind every 2 days. Most recently, phyphox was updated on October 20, 2026 and Melody Mind on October 12, 2026.

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